Walking the Dog 1976 - 1979

Editor: This is Keith Arnatt's "Walking the Dog", a black and white photograph. It seems so ordinary, a man and his dog. What do you see beyond the surface? Curator: Arnatt’s work often explored the absurd in the everyday, challenging social norms around identity and expectations. Consider the historical context: what commentary might Arnatt be making about British society and its relationship with animals? Editor: So, it’s less about the literal act of walking a dog and more about… societal roles? Curator: Exactly. What does it mean to present this as art? Arnatt asks us to question the very definition of art and representation. Editor: I never considered the image this way. It gives "ordinary" a whole new meaning. Curator: Indeed. It prompts us to reflect on what we value and what we often overlook.